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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 05:02:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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